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Module MAU23404: Equations of Mathematical Physics II

Credit weighting (ECTS)
5 credits
Semester/term taught
Hilary term 2019-20
Contact Hours
11 weeks, 3 lectures including tutorials per week
Lecturer
Prof Anthony Brown
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
  • Solve homogeneous and non-homogeneous first and second order ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients;
  • Determine series solutions (including Frobenius method) of first and second order ordinary differential equations with non-constant coefficients;
  • Apply separation of variables to solve partial differential equations;
  • Apply their knowledge in mathematical and physical domains where relevant;
Module Content
  • Ordinary Differential Equations;
  • Partial differential equations;
Module Prerequisite
MAU23403
Assessment Detail
This module will be examined in a 2-hour examination in Trinity term. Continuous assessment will contribute 20% to the final grade for the module at the annual examination session. Re-assessments if required will consist of 100% exam.